- Gulf of Chiriqui
The Gulf of Chiriqui is a part of
Panama that encompasses Coiba National Park and Golfo de Chiriqui National Park. There are many islands in this Gulf. Along with the islands of Coiba National Park there is also Islas Secas, Los Ladrones,Parilla and Montuoso. Montuoso is the farthest island from Panama in this Gulf. During certain seasons, you can even spotGalapagos seals on Montuoso. The Gulf of Chiriqui also includes one of the most famous fishing areas, Hannibal Banks. Here "the sky is the limit" as to the size of the fish you can catch.Coiba National Park has gained
World Heritage Site status. Many of the same species found in Coiba National Park can also be found in other areas of this Gulf.Islas Secas
The
Islas Secas is a group of sixteen islands.Los Ladrones
Los Ladrones is a small group of four islands. The four islands are the only islands that appear above the surface. There are many islands that come up almost to the surface, some of them dangerous for boats. 300 foot deep channels also cut through the area, bringing in large fish and mammals.
External links
* [http://www.coibanationalpark.com Panama's Coiba National Park Website]
* [http://www.scuba-charters.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1578 Underwater Photo Gallery of Humpback Rock in Los Ladrones]
* [http://www.scuba-charters.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1350 Underwater Photo Gallery of Los Ladrones]
* [http://www.scuba-charters.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=681 Underwater Photo Gallery of Islas Secas]
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